Halls of Fame

Halls of Fame

Author: John D'Agata

Publisher: Graywolf Press

Published: 2013-06-18

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1555970494

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"John D'Agata is an alchemist who changes trash into purest gold." —Guy Davenport, Harper's John D'Agata journeys the endless corridors of America's myriad halls of fame and faithfully reports on what he finds there. In a voice all his own, he brilliantly maps his terrain in lists, collage, and ludic narratives. With topics ranging from Martha Graham to the Flat Earth Society, from the brightest light in Vegas to the artist Henry Darger, who died in obscurity, Halls of Fame hovers on the brink between prose and poetry, deep seriousness and high comedy, the subject and the self.


The Pro Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Book

The Pro Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Book

Author: John Thorn

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2012-07-31

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780446583961

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There is no question that football is indeed America's most popular sport, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 50th Anniversary book totally captures our passion for the game. Having opened its doors in Canton, Ohio on September 7, 1963, the Hall will be celebrating its 50th anniversary year from 2012 to 2013, commencing with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, a ten-day period in early August which culminates in the annual Hall of Fame Game. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival draws close to a million fans each year. The book has been crafted by Joe Horrigan, the Hall's VP of Communications/Exhibits, along with John Thorn, creator of Total Football, and the end result is a beautifully bound keepsake for any serious football fan. The 50th Anniversary Book features essays by football writers, broadcasters, and celebrated players. Every living Hall of Famer will contribute a commentary on some aspect of the game and its history; each deceased member will be represented in a sidebar or pullout quote. In addition, the book features rarely seen photos and artifacts of some of the Hall's greatest treasures.


Inside the Baseball Hall of Fame

Inside the Baseball Hall of Fame

Author: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-04-02

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1451676719

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Featuring more than 200 full-color photographs, a stunning collection that brings to vivid life the greatest treasures of baseball's shrine, most of them rarely if ever displayed to visitors. The images captured in these pages take readers into the most fascinating moments of the game's past and present.


Whatever Happened to the Hall of Fame

Whatever Happened to the Hall of Fame

Author: Bill James

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1995-04-06

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1439108374

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Arguing about the merits of players is the baseball fan's second favorite pastime and every year the Hall of Fame elections spark heated controversy. In a book that's sure to thrill--and infuriate--countless fans, Bill James takes a hard look at the Hall, probing its history, its politics and, most of all, its decisions.


Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Players

Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Players

Author: Steve Cameron

Publisher: Hockey Hall of Fame

Published: 2018-09-28

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9780228101376

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"A must-have for hockey lovers." -- Library Journal Profiles, stories, artifacts and archival images of every player in the Hockey Hall of Fame. The greatest individual honor that can be bestowed upon a professional hockey player is to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Players celebrates each and every one of the 276 players who have been so honored since the Hall of Fame's first class in 1945. Here are just a few of the Hockey Hall of Fame's most famous inductees: Wayne Gretzky Gordie Howe Bobby Orr Maurice Richard Guy Lafleur Patrick Roy Tim Horton Johnny Bower Ken Dryden Mark Messier Brett Hull Steve Yzerman Joe Sakic Scott Niedermayer Eric Lindros Teemu Selanne Dominik Hasek. Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Players also features artifacts and memorabilia from the Hockey Hall of Fame's extensive archive, including Wayne Gretzky's record setting 802nd goal puck, Jacques Plante's game-changing mask, and Mario Lemieux's 1987 Canada Cup jersey. Complete with more than 450 photos and full of artifacts, stats, facts, quotes and other interesting stories and snapshots from each star's career -- Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Players is the definitive book on the stars who have been awarded hockey's most prestigious honor.


The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A

The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A

Author: Robert Silverberg

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2004-12

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 9780765305343

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The mysteries and marvels of the science fiction world are brought to life in this compilation of stories representing the work of major authors in this field.


The Hall: A Celebration of Baseball's Greats

The Hall: A Celebration of Baseball's Greats

Author: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2014-05-06

Total Pages: 936

ISBN-13: 0316213039

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A deluxe baseball treasury unlike any other, complete with essays, photos, and player bios from The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Everyone dreams of Cooperstown. It's a hallowed name in baseball, for players as well as their fans. It's a house where legends live; it's everything that's great about the game. Never before has the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum published a complete registry of inductees with plaques, photographs, and extended biographies. In this unique, 75th anniversary edition, read the stories of every player inducted into the Hall, organized by position. Each section begins with an original essay by a living Hall of Famer who played that position: Hank Aaron, George Brett, Orlando Cepeda, Carlton Fisk, Tommy Lasorda, Joe Morgan, Jim Rice, Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan, and Robin Yount.


So You Think You Know Baseball

So You Think You Know Baseball

Author: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Publisher: Mango Media Inc.

Published: 2021-11-23

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1642507709

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The Ultimate Baseball Trivia Book In this third title published by National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, test your knowledge of baseball trivia against the experts–the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The history of baseball is etched in its trivia. No American sport is chronicled through its trivia and statistics more than baseball. Now, the National Baseball Hall of Fame presents the ultimate baseball trivia book, So You Think You Know Baseball. Hit it out of the park at your MLB trivia night or in an after-dinner baseball quiz with your family. Selected by the historians and curators at the Baseball Hall of Fame, over 100 years of rich baseball history is packed into this virtual reference guide of facts, figures, and fascinating tidbits about our national pastime. In So You Think You Know Baseball, find 450 challenging baseball trivia questions organized into nine themed chapters covering a wide range of baseball history: • Baseball Firsts – famous firsts for almost every aspect of baseball history • First Year Phenoms – rookie sensations and first year wonders • Legendary Sluggers – Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Babe Ruth & more • Historic Hurlers – celebrated pitchers and their remarkable accomplishments on the mound • Record Breakers – notable players and teams who left their mark in the record books • Hall of Famers – baseball’s all-time greats enshrined in Cooperstown • Baseball in Pop Culture – discover the many ways baseball has influenced American culture • The Postseason – highlighting the celebrated moments in World Series history • Baseball Potpourri – unique facts about America’s Pastime Also don’t miss two other titles published by National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, Picturing America’s Pastime and Memories from the Microphone.


The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia: M-Z

The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia: M-Z

Author: David Blevins

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 1291

ISBN-13: 9780810861305

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Provides a comprehensive listing, including biographical information and statistics, of each athlete inducted into one of the major sports halls of fame.